Short Science Podcast 087: Language

Welcome to the eighty-seventh episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke for a 'take-over' show presented by Lizzie Crouch, Jan Pietrowski and Katie Draper.

After the Short Science News in Brief, we'll be focussing on languages - from how language is processed in the brain, to whether as humans we have a natural 'instinct' for language, to just how easy it is to make or break a language.

To be included in the show, leave any thoughts, questions or ideas on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!

Short Science Podcast 086: 'Flu Vaccination

Welcome to the eighty-sixth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke, Thomas Welch and Andy Bailey for all the very best science in brief.

After the Short Science News in Brief, we'll be focussing on vaccinations and looking at the current situation with 'flu vaccination. Plus we'll be hearing from you at home, and taking a crack at our weekly quiz.

To be included in the show, leave any thoughts, questions or ideas on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!

Short Science Podcast 085: Haiti Earthquake Anniversary

Welcome to the eighty-fifth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke and Monique Tsang for this episode dedicated to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

We're joined for the Short Science News in Brief by George Wigmore.

Monique talks about the Haiti earthquake and the main problems facing Haitians as they try to rebuild their country in the midst of a public health crisis.

Non-governmental organisation ARCHIVE director Peter Williams tells us a bit about their work, and Dr Catherine Noakes from the University of Leeds explains how architecture can be used to improve public health.

ARCHIVE launched an architecture competition to improve the lives of Haitians by developing house designs that focus on replicability, sustainability and contributing to the physical and psychological wellbeing of the inhabitants. We hear from seven of the entrants from around the world.

To be included in the show, leave any thoughts, questions or ideas on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!

Short Science Podcast 084: Science and Religion

Welcome to the eighty-fourth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke for this debate-special episode of Short Science, where we look at science and religion.

With studio guests Andrew Purcell, David Robertson and Tosin Ajayi we look at issues such as the use of science to rationalise and explain religious phenomena and the concept of science as a fact or truth, and whether this requires faith to understand and follow.

We also hear from guest contributor Rosella Biagi from Radiophonica in Perugia, Italy.

To be included in the show, leave any thoughts, questions or ideas on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!